Senior Program Manager - Product DNA Product Lifecycle Management (Global Technology &Innovation) at Medtronic in Mounds View, Minnesota

Job Description:

The preferred working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota; however, the individual may also work remotely within the US or onsite at another US-based Medtronic facility.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES
MEDTRONIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Science and Technology represents the broad technical talent distributed across our Medtronic Operating Units and functions, in Research and Development organizations, Technology Development Centers, and more. Thousands of scientists, researchers, and engineers work tirelessly to ensure success with new therapies, new technologies, delivering our pipelines, and pursue strategic innovation.

Product DNA is an ecosystem that creates a connected thread of product information, harnessing the collective ingenuity of employees across functions, enabling better collaboration with customers and partners, to rapidly deliver quality products and services, ultimately improving more patients' lives. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result - and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.

As the GT&I Product DNA PLM Program Manager, you will play a critical role on the Product DNA team providing leadership, guidance and organization by using your knowledge of enterprise tools such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Mechanical CAD/PDM systems to assure successful execution per plan. This role will liaise closely with various elements of the Product DNA team including the Migration, PMO, Organizational Change Management, Training, Testing, Enterprise Procedures, IT and others to ensure alignment of the Product DNA program deliverables.

Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions - we're a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE
• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
• Determine project approach, resource gaps and needs, budget, and schedule.
• Confirm scope, develop and/or review estimates and estimating assumptions for the project's schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models, best practices, and experience.
• Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations.
• Identify and communicate risks, issues and decisions from the program team to management and drive to resolution.
• With Work Stream/Enabling leads, develop work plans for multiple waves, implement the plans, and maintain/track them.
• Ensure that all requirements, work plan, management plans and changes are reviewed with and committed to by all affected team members.
• Communicate with stakeholders, obtain stakeholder engagement to ensure the end deliverables will solve the business problems. Works closely with Organizational Change Management.
• Prepare and participate in Design Pilots, Useability Pilots, User Acceptance Testing and Hypercare post go-live.
• Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations. Monitor their progress and adherence to approved plans.
• Ensure that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions.
• Review and manage all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process.
• Represent the project team at internal customer meetings. Obtain buy-in from senior management for all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, quality assurance plans, budget, schedule, and scope changes.
• Ensure that the end solution fulfills the approved plans and meets the sponsor's expectations.
• Accomplish work through matrixed employees/teams, and/or vendors.
• Champion Product DNA in a way that engages and excites the end user community.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree

• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:

o Previous Medtronic experience

o Solid program manager experience with a drive for continuous improvement and a passion to be a change agent.

o Experience using PLM tools (Windchill, Agile, Enovia, etc.)

o Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics in a matrix environment.

o Advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

o Ability to establish and maintain a trusted role with the various stakeholders in coordinating multiple activities across GT&I and IT organizations and the enterprise SME community.

o Able to flex in and out where the program needs by wearing multiple hats to lead and/or execute swim lanes on the program.

o Familiarity with enterprise level systems (ERP, PDM, PLM, SAP, ALM, etc.).

• Experience managing global initiatives and teams across different geographies remotely.

• Experience using PDM tools.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiating; planning and organizing teamwork; ability to address difficult situations; conflict resolution; resource constraint and problem solving. Strong written communication skills.

• Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives and on multiple programs simultaneously.

• Ability to balance team leadership responsibilities while still operating as an individual contributor at times.

• Experience implementing initiatives through effective influence management skills at multiple levels in the organization.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication for different audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership for business process harmonization across an organization.

• Domestic Travel: Ability to travel within the United States up to 15% of the time if based outside the Minneapolis metropolitan area.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits at http://benefits.medtronic.com.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America).

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.